Ed Elder: Illegal aliens don't have right to be in the U.S.

Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Many of those concerned about immigration owe Max Wyman (Letters, "Keep illegal aliens here, toss out right-wingers," Dec. 9) a debt of gratitude for enlightening them as to their status as "tough-talking, bigoted, hypocritical right-wingers," 11 million of whom he would be thrilled to kick out in place of the 11 million illegals here. He may be shortchanging himself of much elation, since a figure of 20 million illegals has also been bandied about.

What part of the word "illegal" do Wyman, Athens Banner-Herald editorial page editor Jim Thompson, Banner-Herald columnist Bill Shipp and countless others who have expressed support for illegal aliens have such a hard time understanding?